Refine Your Search

Nevada United States USA 1955 stock footage and images

- Showing 49 to 54 of 34771 results
Instructor at Camp Desert Rock, in Nevada, briefs U.S soldiers about atomic explosions

A U.S. Army Captain, instructor at Camp Desert Rock, in Nevada, briefs U.S soldiers about atomic maneuvers. He notes that the first indication of an atomic explosion is the brilliant light created. After that, a fireball will be visible. Animated images accompany his descriptions of changes in the fireball and formation of the characteristic mushroom cloud. Troops being briefed are seated in a large outdoor area at the camp. Using chalk and blackboard, the Captain explains that danger comes from blast, heat, and radiation. Animated images illustrate the effects of atomic blast, as the Captain narrates.

Location: Nevada United States USA
Date: 1955
Duration: 3 min 56 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675073523
A U.S. Army Captain lectures troops at Camp Desert Rock, about protection against radiation from an atomic explosion

U.S. Army troops seated in an outdoor theater in Camp Desert Rock, Nevada, are briefed by a Captain, about radiation from an airburst atomic explosion. Closeups of some of the soldiers. The Captain standing in front of a blackboard. He writes, "1 mile" on the blackboard, while noting that beyond that, a lethal dose of radiation is unlikely. He writes and describes Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Neutron emmissions from an atomic explosion, noting that gamma radiation and neutrons are the emissions of most concern to humans, but they can be stopped by shielding, He mentions steel, concrete, and earthen shielding. Animated images illustrate blast effects and narrator states that protection from blast will protect from half of any radiation. He holds up a film badge and explains that a badge or dosimeter will allow radiation protection specialist to determine the amount of any radiation received by its wearer. Closing view of the outdoor theater.

Location: Nevada United States USA
Date: 1955
Duration: 2 min 47 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675073526
T-33A aircraft review during a project activity in United States.

Views of T-33A Shooting Star in flight. Three T-33A airplanes parked at an air base in United States. A film on Lockheed activity report covering T-33A improvements during 1955 which included cockpit changes, design and safety features in escape system. Pilot in cockpit demonstrating correct position in the escape system of the aircraft. An instructor demonstrates the system.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1955
Duration: 6 min 13 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675032725
1955 models of Chrysler Corporatiion automobiles on display outdoors . Imperial Four door sedan and New Yorker Deluxe

An exhibit of 1955 models of Chryslet Corporation automobiles held outdoors on the grounds of a museum. Visitors view new models of the cars. Some are identified as Imperial four door sedan and New Yorker Deluxe models.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1955
Duration: 1 min 28 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675037651
Engineers work on manufacture of Hoover Dam's final generator "N8" and parts of N8 are assembled in the United States.

Creation of hydro electric operations at Hoover Dam in the United States. Hydro electric units are built in power house. Creation of hydro electric operations that provide electricity to California, Nevada and Arizona. An engineer works during manufacture of generator N8. Manufacturing of Hoover generator. A man works on welding. Men carry steel plates. Views of turbine wheel and men working near the wheel. Rail car transports N8 parts. N8 parts are transfered from canyon to power house via cable ways. A man signals. Manned cable way operator operated during dam construction. The interior of Nevada wing power house. Technicians assemble the engines installed. The crewmen prepare N8 equipped for receiving generating unit. The men remove temporary slab from turbine. Steel lamination plates stacked around rotary frames. An overhead crane carries the N8 parts. N8 parts assembled. On December 1961, world's largest hydro electric plant is completed.

Location: Nevada United States USA
Date: 1962
Duration: 4 min 37 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675071606
Landmarks and tourist sites in United States, especially Nevada and California.

Brief shots of Grand Canyon, speed boats, Statue of Liberty, World Trade Center, Sea World killer whale, rodeo cowboy, woman skiing, snow capped mountains, and Disney castle. Map of North America highlights California and Nevada. Postcard pictures of people and places in California and Nevada. Los Angeles skyline. Neon sign "Coors California." Car hop drive in diner with classic muscle cars and motorcycles. Shot looking upward from moving vehicle of palm trees lining street. The famous Hollywood sign. Several stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Universal Studios park shows tourists with Jaws mechanical shark and moving shooting demonstrations. Rolls Royce on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, and shopping with storefronts of Cartier, Elizabeth Arden, Gucci. Aerial view of Santa Monica pier. At the beach, a man surfing in waves and women in bikini bathing suits playing volleyball. People in fashions of the 1980s. Controls of boom box radio and young man break dance performer shows a breakdance routine. Roller skaters performing stunts and dancing on roller skates. Hotdog vendor. Tall swings with two performers. Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies homes, TransAmerica Building in San Francisco. Street Car or Cable car operating shows conductor and controls at work. San Francisco street scenes with pedestrians and automobiles. San Francisco pier. Slicing sour dough bread and steaming dungeness crabs. Yosemite National Park with people boarding shuttle bus and watching waterfall. Hoover Dam and Lake Meade. Boats on Lake Meade. Las Vegas sites including Flamingo, Stardust, and Dunes casinos. People gambling at the Las Vegas Club. Neon lights of casinos. Slot machines and card and table games like craps and blackjack. A Las Vegas nightclub show with dancers. Woman relaxing on a raft in a pool at a hotel.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1986
Duration: 5 min 17 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675039831
<< Previous | Page: 1 ... 9 10 11 ... 5796 | Next >>